Old Louisville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Conrad Caldwell House featuring signage and heritage elements
Conrad Caldwell House showing a house and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Conrad Caldwell House featuring a house, interior views and heritage elements
Conrad Caldwell House featuring interior views and heritage elements
Conrad Caldwell House showing wild flowers and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

Conrad Caldwell House which includes a house and heritage architecture

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum

Learn about history as you tour this magnificent mansion in the surroundings of a busy metropolis. Be alert for its alleged supernatural hosts.

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum

Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center

Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center is just one of the places to see in Louisville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center

Old Louisville Dog Run

After visiting Old Louisville Dog Run, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Louisville. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Old Louisville Dog Run

Asia Institute Crane House

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Asia Institute Crane House in Louisville. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Asia Institute Crane House

Louisville Auto Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Louisville Auto Museum during your trip to Louisville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Louisville Auto Museum

Landward House

You can learn about the history of Louisville with a trip to Landward House. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Landward House

Activities

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour

AU$23
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Old Louisville Walking Tour
Bourbon Bottle Hall selfie!

General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum

AU$24
per adult
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby

AU$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Our professional ghost tour guides dress in historic costume and carry lanterns.

Walking Ghost Tour in Louisville

AU$38
per adult
Walking Ghost Tour in Louisville
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories

AU$23
per traveller
Smartphone-Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville Sights & Stories
Derby City Ghosts: Louisville Hauntings Tour

Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours

AU$39
per adult
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
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Our pick of the best Old Louisville Hotel Deals

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4 out of 5
140 North Fourth Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$248 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$248
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,691 reviews)
Fantastic hotel.
"Room and service was amazing. Easy to get to and plenty to do in the area. Will definitely be our go to hotel when we travel to Louisville for here on out."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$171 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$171
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (869 reviews)
"This is the 4th year in a row we have stayed here for Louder Than Life festival, and we will be back for a 5th!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Omni Louisville Hotel

Omni Louisville Hotel

4 out of 5
400 S. 2nd Street, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$360 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$360
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Louisville. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,644 reviews)
"Great."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Omni Louisville Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2.5 out of 5
800 W Market St, Louisville, KY
The price is AU$158 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$158
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,581 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property

4 out of 5
4520 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Louisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,511 reviews)
"Nice stay overall"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

3 out of 5
505 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN
The price is AU$102 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$102
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Clarksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall ...
6.8/10 (2,428 reviews)
"Located right across the river from Louisville, with some unexpected nearby historical spots. Cool. Intended to stay one night and move in but Louisville (and Bourbon Trail) demanded more time, so, easy choice to stay here again."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Radisson Hotel Louisville North
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Louisville

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Shelby Park

Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shelby Park
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Smoketown Jackson

Though Smoketown Jackson may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Louisville Palace and Nulu Market Place.

Smoketown Jackson
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Germantown

Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Headliners Music Hall and Nulu Market Place.

Germantown
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Schnitzelburg

While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Speed Art Museum and Freedom Hall.

Schnitzelburg
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Phoenix Hill

While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Thomas Edison House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Phoenix Hill
Louisville which includes street scenes and signage as well as a small group of people

Downtown Louisville

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Downtown Louisville is beloved for its fantastic nightlife. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Whiskey Row and KFC Yum Center.

Downtown Louisville

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